Nairne Early Origins

The surname Nairne was first found in Nairnshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Inbhir Narann) in northern Scotland, today part of the Council Area of Highland, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Scotland to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Nairne Spelling Variations

Nairne Spelling Variations

Nairne Early History

Nairne Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nairne research. Another 195 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1414, 1457 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Nairne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Nairne Early Notables (pre 1700)

Nairne Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 22 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Nairne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Motto

Motto

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Shaw, William A. Knights of England A Complete Record from the Earliest Time to the Present Day of the Knights of all the Orders of Chivalry in England, Scotland, Ireland and Knights Bachelors 2 Volumes. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print. (ISBN 080630443X).

Bowman, George Ernest. The Mayflower Reader A Selection of Articales from The Mayflower Descendent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.

The Nairne Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Nairne Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.